Andrew Clews
About Andrew Clews
Andrew Clews is a professional in Front Office Non-Financial Risk and Control Management at HSBC Global Banking and Markets, where he has worked since 2016. He has a background in regulatory change and control environments, with previous roles at HSBC, Credit Suisse, and Barclays Investment Bank.
Current Role in Non-Financial Risk Management
Andrew Clews currently works at HSBC Global Banking and Markets in the Front Office - Non-Financial Risk & Control Management role. He has been in this position since 2016 and is based in Hong Kong. His responsibilities include performing deep dives on processes and booking models, as well as proposing and driving enhancements to improve control environments. He focuses on fostering an open and collaborative relationship with trading desks to strengthen the control culture within the organization.
Previous Experience at HSBC
Before his current role, Andrew Clews served as the Deputy Head of EMEA Regulatory Change at HSBC Global Banking and Markets from 2015 to 2016. This position was located in Canary Wharf, London, and lasted for one year. His work involved overseeing regulatory changes impacting the bank's operations in the EMEA region.
Career Background in Banking
Andrew Clews has a diverse background in the banking sector, having worked at several major financial institutions. He was a Business Analyst at Credit Suisse from 2007 to 2011, also based in Canary Wharf, London. Following that, he worked at Barclays Investment Bank in Clearing & Execution Regulatory Change from 2012 to 2015. His roles have provided him with extensive experience in evaluating and remediating deficiencies in the control environment for trading desks.
Educational Qualifications
Andrew Clews completed his A-Levels at Watford Boys' Grammar School, studying Economics, Maths, and Geography from 1990 to 1997. He later attended the University of Southampton, where he earned a Bachelor of Science in Social Science with a focus on Population Science from 1997 to 2000.
Professional Qualifications and Industry Involvement
Andrew Clews holds a Six Sigma Green Belt qualification, which signifies his expertise in process improvement and quality management. He has also been a company representative in industry working groups for six years, demonstrating his active participation and influence in industry-wide discussions and initiatives.